Special Occasions

Weddings, Engagements And Anniversary Announcements

July 24, 1994

MICHAEL - BUCKINGHAM

Saundra Leonard Michael and Thomas Lindsay Buckingham were married during a 7 o'clock candlelight ceremony on June 18, 1994, at Liberty Baptist Church in Hampton. The double-ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Draa Thompson.

The bride is the daughter of Pansy C. Leonard, of Newport News, and the late Bernest R. Leonard, of Burlington, N.C.

The bridegroom is the son of George and Nancy Buckingham, of Hampton.

Donna Khan, of Newport News, was her sister's maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Janis Michael, of Virginia Beach, daughter of the bride; Mary Ballard, of Hampton; and Karen Leonard, of Atlanta, sister-in-law of the bride.

Best man was Tom Ripperger, of Hampton. Groomsmen were Don Bauer, of Newport News; Keith Boles, of Hampton; and George Nail, also of Hampton.

The bride was given in marriage by her brother Bernest R. Leonard Jr., of Atlanta.

Special solo music was provided by Susan Dorner, sister of the bridegroom.

The mistress of ceremonies and guest book duties were shared by Linda Morrison, sister of the bridegroom, of West Chester, Pa., and Diana Ward, of Newport News.

A reception was held at the Newport News Inn immediately following the ceremony.